We welcome a new blog writer, Mr. R! Mr. R is an elementary art teacher with a fun blog of his own. It probably was the name of his blog that first attracted us to him — “My Messy Art Room.” Periodically, Mr. R will share his ideas and his kids’ art work to...

Students at Richmond High School in Richmond, Indiana, have been showing how the Core Essential Values play out in their 1600-student school. Their influence team of students invited others to make a promise for PEACE: proving you care more about each other than winning an argument. Richmond High School has been a 2-year pilot school for the soon to be released,...

EVERY faculty or staff member in a school is OVERLOADED with tasks. Laura McCain, a counselor at Highland Elementary in Owensboro, Kentucky, has taken our program and condensed some ideas for her teachers. Below is her “Peace Out” email to faculty. In essence she’s customizing it for her school! Laura BELIEVES and SEES what a difference a values...